Steve Ferrel

Steve and Tony Ferrel, began Kite Studio in the summer of 1989. Well known throughout the kiting community, their store is recognized as the premier source for kitebuilding supplies and information. Occupying two buildings that cover over 2,300 square feet, Kite Studio is a kite builders paradise. Everyone is welcome to stop by for a visit to rummage through the bins, shelves, and boxes for every kind of kite supply imaginable.

Flat Kites are Steve's specialty. He enjoys appliqué and tries different approaches in layering to create his own style. In 1997 he made and donated the kite pictured below ("Tern into a Dolphin") to the American Kitefliers Association for their annual auction. A one-of-a-kind kite that brought the AKA a whopping $1,300.00.
 

In addition to selling supplies for kites, banners, models, and other markets, Steve has been involved in creating unique fabric structures. Some of these jobs included projects for: Eric Clapton, Mariah Carrey, Woodstock 94 and the Spin Doctors. His contributions to kite clubs have been numerous. Including serving on board of directors for the American Kitefliers Association, chairing the AKA Kite Making Competitions Committee, Head Judge for AKA's National Convention since 1997, and providing judging services for many other kite festivals all over the country.

Away from work Steve likes adventuring with his with his dog Bayta. He also enjoys long hikes in the woods, horseback riding, bicycling, reading, cooking, tasting wines, and occasionally relaxing with a fine cigar.
 

Recent Achievements:
 

2006 American Kitefliers Association
Special Recognition Award

2004 Participation in the
Lewis and Clark Kite Display
Billings, MT

2001 American Kitefliers Association's
 "Volunteer of the Year."

2000 American Kitefliers Association's
 "Outstanding Volunteer"